Access French : A First Course for Adults » (Includes Audio CD)

Bernard Grosz is an experienced lecturer in French.

Henriette Harnisch is the head of Languages at the Brasshouse Language Center.

With its eye-catching graphics, engaging dialogues, and Internet support, Access French makes learning French a unique and enjoyable experience

This innovative, modern course for adult language learners provides you with a thorough grounding in the skills required to understand, speak, read, and write contemporary French. Presented in an exceptionally clear manner, every page is bursting with engaging photographs, colorful language panels, and appealing exercises—a welcome relief from traditional language-learning courses on the market. Access French also offers the flexibility to learn on your own, with a partner, or in a class.

Two features that put Access French in front of other language courses include its two CDs and its Web support. With the CDs, you will interact with lively recordings of practical conversational language, either with the book or on your own—wherever or whenever it is convenient for you. You will find further support at www.accesslanguages.com, a free website that provides guidance, interactive exercises, and additional Internet-based activities to reinforce your learning.

With Access French you will:

• Learn basic words from ten everyday topic areas, such as family, shopping, eating, travel, and hotels
• See examples of French in action with authentic texts including menus, advertisements, town maps, and websites
• Discover the key structures you need to know from the "Language Focus" panels
• Get a fascinating look into life in French-speaking countries through the cultural sidebars
• Monitor your progress with learning tips and assessment checklists
• And more!

If you are bored with dull, uninspiring, and monotonous language programs, Access French is the course that you've been waiting for!

Bernard Grosz is an experienced lecturer in French.

Henriette Harnisch is the head of Languages at the Brasshouse Language Center.